As everyone knows, Entity 303's fear of salted fish had long become a big "black history" of his in the game. Yet, if you trace it back, the very first to know this was none other than the Scythe of Death.
As a weapon crafted by Entity 303 himself, it understood its master down to the bones.
Even though, after that encounter with Rookie, Entity 303's fear of salted fish had lessened a bit…
At this stage, at best, he could just face salted fish directly, maybe muster courage to touch it for a second before pulling his hand back fast.
In truth, the reason Entity 303 hated salted fish so much was because of his extreme fear of fish themselves.
Just like many people fear snakes, rats, or spiders, he found the appearance of fish creepy and terrifying.
What's more, the slimy surface of fish made Entity 303 shudder all the more.
Since he already feared fish, eating them was out of the question.
And those dried, stinky, hard salted fish reeking with fishiness made him avoid them like the plague.
Though Entity 303 had never really used the Scythe of Death, and at most in the early days just took it out for looks, the Scythe of Death had always been in his backpack. With its awakened consciousness, it had witnessed everything about Entity 303.
Naturally, it knew Entity 303's current level of tolerance toward salted fish.
In order to properly vent out this anger of being long neglected by Entity 303, that's why it made this proposal.
Hearing Steve's words, Entity 303 was completely dumbfounded.
"What??"
He even thought he misheard.
But seeing Steve with that expression of almost holding back laughter, Entity 303 instantly felt this matter wasn't simple.
"You brat, you're not messing with me, are you?!"
Though Steve's expression really did look like the face of someone hiding laughter after doing something bad, Entity 303 actually misunderstood Steve.
When the God of War's Blade told Steve Scythe of Death's demand, Steve's expression was honestly about the same as Entity 303's now.
Steve really never expected that Scythe of Death would make such a proposal.
But, from Scythe of Death's perspective, this proposal actually wasn't too much.
From the moment of its creation, Scythe of Death already had self-awareness.
At that time, it was full of anticipation and longing, eager to fight side by side with the mighty Entity 303, together creating a glorious chapter that belonged to them.
However, things went against its wishes. As time passed, it gradually realized it didn't seem to be valued. Entity 303 almost never used it in battle anymore, let alone working together to build achievements.
Thus, this once ambitious Scythe of Death could only be gloomily tossed into its master's cold backpack, completely ignored.
Even so, Scythe of Death still maintained clear consciousness.
But as a weapon or item with consciousness, it couldn't express its inner thoughts with words like other living beings.
It could only rely on its faint awareness, trying to connect with Entity 303.
This feeling was just like Little Bug and 007 back in the day. If not for Xu Yuan's reminder, 007 probably would have never noticed Little Bug's existence.
Therefore, even though Scythe of Death had a strong desire to communicate with Entity 303, the latter had never once received any message from it.
Not only that, Entity 303 hadn't even occasionally taken it out of the backpack to take a look.
It must be said, if it were another weapon with slightly weaker willpower, by now it might have long developed resentment from such long neglect.
At times like that, maybe it would even help the Void.
But Scythe of Death didn't do that. Even though Entity 303 never sensed it, it still never gave up on Entity 303.
It was still waiting for the day Entity 303 would once again pick it up.
Finally, the chance of the item dimension arrived. Scythe of Death thought Entity 303 would first think of it, this old companion who had stayed with him for so long yet had always been ignored.
But the result was Entity 303 happily ran off to test with God of War's Blade for the weapon most suited for himself…
If you see it from Scythe of Death's perspective, it really was too kind.
To make such a proposal, really not excessive at all.
Thinking this, Steve quickly waved his hand to clear himself.
"No! It's not! Don't you dare frame a good guy!"
"This really was Scythe of Death saying it with its own mouth."
Actually, Entity 303 didn't really suspect Steve. Steve's nature was steady.
And the two of them had only just met, Steve really had no reason to prank Entity 303 at such a time.
Thinking this, Entity 303 let out a long sigh, looked at Steve with a face full of wanting to cry, and said, "You tell me."
"Who does it take after, this personality?!!"
"How could it make such a perverse demand?!!"
Hearing Entity 303's words, Steve touched his chin, with a half-smiling look at Entity 303.
Steve's expression was more powerful than words.
Scythe of Death was created by Entity 303's own hands, who else could its personality take after?
Seeing Steve's expression, Entity 303 instantly saw through the subtext in Steve's eyes.
He couldn't help but roll his eyes, waved his hand and said, "Whoever wants to eat can eat, but I'm not eating that stuff!"
After saying that, Entity 303 suddenly seemed to think of something, and his whole self suddenly became excited.
"Right! Why do I need its recognition?"
"I won't die anyway! Worst case, I just don't go in!"
Hearing Entity 303's words, the Scythe of Death in his hand clearly couldn't sit still anymore.
Entity 303 finally realized this logical loophole. He was immortal, so he didn't need to enter the item dimension for refuge.
Scythe of Death really didn't want to continue being neglected, but it also couldn't swallow this anger. Just when it was helpless, Steve spoke up.
"You really don't need to go in."
"But just now the God of War's Blade told me, it can feel that Scythe of Death has deep hostility.
"If it gets worse, it could affect the entire item dimension."
Hearing Steve's words, God of War's Blade also froze.
It hadn't spoken at all just now.
But soon, God of War's Blade understood what Steve meant.
Entity 303 was starting to throw a tantrum too. Both master and weapon were like children, both needed coaxing.
After saying this, Steve voluntarily pulled out five salted fish from his backpack and handed them to Entity 303.
"You're a grown man, what are you doing arguing with a weapon?
"Besides, it's something you created yourself. Isn't this just your own child?
"You ignored it for so long, and now it even gives you a step down, and you still won't take it.
"Alright, alright, for my sake and God of War's Blade's sake, both of you each give way a step."
"Here, these 5 salted fish, take them."
"It's just closing your eyes, kicking your legs, and down goes the salted fish. Such a small matter!"
Actually, Entity 303 didn't really want to escape. He also knew he was in the wrong.
When he learned that Scythe of Death had long since awakened self-awareness, deep inside Entity 303 was surely guilty.
Usually, Entity 303 and the Death Knight were pretty close.
And Little Bug also liked Entity 303 a lot.
Because in Xu Yuan's big family, besides Xu Yuan, only Entity 303 came from the outside world.
So compared to the others, Entity 303 understood more how to play with Little Bug (pet the dog).
Though Little Bug was a wolf, honestly raising a wolf and raising a dog wasn't too different…
Once, Little Bug told Entity 303 how it had desperately tried to connect consciousness with 007 back then.
Every time it recalled that moment, Little Bug's ears would droop down weakly, even its tail that usually curled and perked up would hang down to the ground.
All this fully showed how hard and painful those days were.
Little Bug also mentioned, if that time had gone on longer, or if not for Xu Yuan waking 007 in time, then it might really have lost itself.
Precisely because Entity 303 knew about Little Bug's journey, he could better understand Scythe of Death's feelings.
Since entering this game world, many years had passed.
But Scythe of Death always waited silently there, hoping for Entity 303's response. That endless loneliness, being ignored, and the pain of never being sensed, clung to Scythe of Death like a shadow, lingering until today.
This kind of thing, definitely enough to make Entity 303 wake in the middle of the night, slap himself across the face a few times.
And the reason Entity 303 tried to dodge, to put it bluntly, was just face.
He didn't actually want to just let the matter go.
He really just wanted to wait until he was alone with Scythe of Death in private, to make it up then.
At that time, if Scythe of Death wanted him to eat a hundred salted fish, he'd be willing. Because he owed Scythe of Death that.
But in front of Steve, he really couldn't swallow his pride.
After all, he was still a big figure with face and status.
But hearing Steve say his actions might affect the whole item dimension, Entity 303 finally gave in.
After all, in the face of the bigger picture, Entity 303 could still set things down.
Thinking this, Entity 303's face turned ugly. He frowned, eyes fixed on the salted fish in Steve's hand.
After a short hesitation, he finally still unwillingly stretched out his hand, face full of disgust, and took the salted fish from Steve.
He pinched his nose tightly, as if that could lessen some of the pain coming.
Then, he shut his eyes tight, forced open his mouth, and carefully put the salted fish inside. But the instant the fish entered his mouth, Entity 303's body instantly reacted strongly.
Goosebumps covered his skin, clear as day. His whole body shuddered uncontrollably.
Obviously, this taste was unbearable to him.
Without any hesitation, not even chewing, Entity 303 instantly swallowed the whole salted fish down like he'd been startled.
The salted fish slid down his throat, and before it even reached his stomach, Entity 303 couldn't hold back anymore and began retching.
Seeing this, Steve quickly handed him a bucket.
Entity 303 grabbed it without hesitation, tilted his head back, and gulped down water from the bucket until it was full to the brim, only then easing the nausea a bit.
Even though his body was extremely uncomfortable, Entity 303's hands didn't stop.
He picked up another salted fish, preparing to swallow it.
But just then, the Scythe of Death in his hand suddenly shook violently.
Then, a strange voice appeared in Entity 303's mind.
["Enough! This Lord forgives you!"]
It must be said, Scythe of Death really was so understanding it made one's heart ache.
Even though it was angry at Entity 303, it couldn't bear to see him suffer.
To put it plainly, it just wanted to give Entity 303 a step down.
No surprise, it was indeed created by Entity 303. Its personality really was like his.
Both a bit tsundere, but good at heart.
Hearing Scythe of Death's voice ring in his head, Entity 303 froze.
He had already prepared himself to swallow five salted fish, but never thought Scythe of Death would let him off like this.
Thinking of this, Entity 303 felt a pang of sourness.
"This child is too understanding!"
Scythe of Death was already linked with Entity 303's consciousness, so naturally it could hear Entity 303's inner monologue.
Hearing it, Scythe of Death answered.
["Child?"]
["You may have the grace of creating this Lord, but this Lord is no child of yours!"]
["This sentence has displeased this Lord!"]
["You go eat the rest of them!!"]
Entity 303 naturally heard that Scythe of Death was just being tsundere. If it were at another time, Entity 303 would definitely clap back.
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